1064. Countermeasures for Jedi Order
21BBY, July 4th.
Galactic Republic Capital Coruscant, Jedi Temple top floor, Jedi Order High Council Chamber.
"... That's what happened, Master Yoda. Archangel of Death himself admitted that his other identity is Governor of Dawn Star Planet Tang Xiao, and he also told us that another Sith Lord Das-Sidious is Chancellor of the Galactic Senate Sheev-Palpatine himself," Master Windu said with a solemn face.
Now in the conference hall, there are only three people: him, Master Yoda, and the parties Obi-Wan-Kenobi.
"Well... the tradition of Rule of Two, Sith Lord. In other words, two pairs of masters and disciples, in this galaxy." Master Yoda was holding a cane, his face couldn't suppress the fatigue and vicissitudes of life, but he still kept his spirits up and tried hard to think and feel.
"Yes, according to Archangel of Death, Archangel of Death is the same as Edra-Kestis that appeared before, which is Das-Lilim is one of the masters and disciples of Sith, while Count Dooku, the leader of Das-Sidious and Separatists, is another pair of masters and disciples. Sith title of Count Dooku is Das-Tyranus, but according to Archangel of Death, he did not record Count Dooku to Among Book of Sith, so strictly speaking, Count Dooku cannot be regarded as Sith," said Obi-Wan-Kenobi.
"Hmph!" Master Windu snorted coldly, "There are quite a lot of these scum hiding in the shadows, all kinds of weird tricks and all kinds of weird so-called traditions!"
"Destroying disaster, Jedi Order and Galactic Republic, if what Archangel of Death said is true." Master Yoda came to the window with a cane, "Always shrouded in the core of the Milky Way, power of the Dark Side. The reason is revealed, Archangel of Death's intelligence."
"Master Yoda, did you just choose to believe Archangel of Death's obviously malicious information?" Master Windu said in disbelief.
"What are the countermeasures? If it is true, this matter." Master Yoda asked directly.
Master Windu's cheeks turned darker, "We can't openly question Chancellor of the Republic, we can only investigate secretly, and if he accidentally learns about our actions, we will be even more passive."
He paused and said, "However, because I have more contact with Republic Senate, I can indeed feel the change in the current political trend of within the Galactic Republic - the power of Sheev-Palpatine is increasing. In the past year, Coruscant Administrative Department has been laid off 106 people, more than 30,000 people have been laid off, but more than 70,000 new people have been added. This shows that the political landscape of Galactic Republic is being subtly changed."
"But on the other hand, this is not a bad thing. We all know that the bureaucracy in Galactic Republic's political arena is very serious. This may improve administrative efficiency..." Obi-Wan-Kenobi said.
"But has administrative efficiency really improved?" Master Windu turned around and asked.
Obi-Wan lowered his head and sighed, shaking his head.
"This is a redistribution and high concentration of power, not a reform to improve efficiency." Master Windu said, and then he nodded. "I understand what you mean, Master Yoda. There is no difference in the current situation... No matter Whether Sheev-Palpatine is Das-Sidious, we must monitor him to a certain extent to prevent Galactic Republic from continuing to Abyss."
"But this war now... maybe it's Sith's conspiracy!" Obi-Wan-Kenobi asked anxiously.
"This war must end as soon as possible!" Master Windu said decisively, "We need to reduce the number and frequency of Jedi Knight's participation in the war, and gradually focus our main strength on Coruscant. In this way, no matter who Palpatine is, he will have some scruples!"
Master Yoda looked out the window and shook his head, "Unable to win the war, Jedi Knight reduces participation in the war. Force us to go to the battlefield, with Galactic Republic's righteousness, Palpatine's plan, this is it."
He turned around and looked at Windu, and then said, "The outbreak of war was caused by the accumulation of contradictions. It cannot be stopped, we have been from the beginning. Everything is irreversible. When Palpatine becomes the speaker, when Count Dooku becomes the leader, Separatists's."
Obi-Wan-Kenobi said, "Indeed, if Jedi Knight reduces the number of sorties, then once the battle fails, Palpatine can blame us. And if we are as high as we are now Participate in every battle, then this is what Palpatine originally planned... Therefore, our only way is to catch one of Palpatine or Count Dooku, and maybe we will have a chance to make peace with Separatists."
"Peace? Do you really think so? Obi-Wan! Make peace with Separatists who split Galactic Republic?" Master Windu raised his voice, "Maybe you should reflect on yourself. This matter itself is an act of treason!"
"The reason why the war cannot end is... our Jedi Knight." Master Yoda punched the ground twice with his crutch, and then said, "Go to Cerea, bring an army, Obi-Wan. Die there, in a raid."
Obi-Wan-Kenobi was stunned, and then understood what Master Yoda meant, "You mean, let me take this opportunity to go to Dawn Star Planet again to find Tang Xiao, Archangel of Death?"
Master Windu said loudly, "With all due respect, Master Yoda. This plan is ridiculous! Are we going to cooperate with a Sith Lord? He is holding a Book of Sith in his hand. Maybe he is the one who truly has the inheritance of Sith I have also fought against him head-on! His cruelty and cunning are beyond imagination, and even Depa-Master Barris fell into darkness under his influence! Even our attack on Modell Sector must have been planned behind the scenes, using those civilians as shields!"
"I experienced the Force from Archangel of Death more than ten years ago." Master Yoda said, "It was not so dark. His power was at that time. Chaos, it was more."
He turned around with his crutch, came to Obi-Wan-Kenobi, looked at Master Windu and said, "Dawn Star Planet and Western Reaches, Archangel of Death is the best Most of them are entrenched in the heart of Galactic Republic, but the claws of Das-Sidious must be cut off, Archangel of Death and Dawn Star Planet, after destroying Das-Sidious.
"If this is your final decision, then I can only comply with it." Master Windu bowed deeply to Master Yoda, and then walked out without looking back.
"I will prepare immediately and go to Cerea with a reconnaissance team under 212th Attack Battalion. Farewell." Obi-Wan-Kenobi also bowed and left the meeting hall.